Tourism London is proud to present six local artists at 2015 Canadian Music Week on May 6, 2015. The showcase will take place at the Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street, Toronto, Ontario and will feature The Black Frame Spectacle, Texas King, Gypsy Ghosts, Ivory Hours, Big Lonely and Fault of Mine. Tickets for the showcase are on sale now at www.cmw.net/music for $10.00 in advance. The show is 19+.
In addition to the showcase, Tourism London, in collaboration with members of London’s music sector, will be promoting London’s commercial music sector and will participate in a Live Touring Conference. Canadian Music Week is recognized as the premier entertainment event in North America focusing on the business of music.
The Canadian Broadcast and Industry Awards taking place on May 7, 2015, during Canadian Music Week, have a strong representation from London media and venues. Budweiser Gardens is nominated in the category of major venue of the year and The London Music Hall in the category of club venue of the year. London is well represented with many secondary market nominations for radio awards including:
- Music Director of the Year - Mark Cameron, FM96
- Program Director of the Year - Brad Gibb, FM 96
- On Air Talent – (2 nominations) The Taz Show, FM96 and Tucker & Sarah, Virgin 97.5FM
- Station of the Year (Medium Market) Virgin 97.5FM and FM96 London
- Station of the Year (Small Market) Country 104, Woodstock
There are many local connections to Tourism London’s showcase, in particular with London’s EMAC Studios who are celebrating their 35th year in business in London. A number of local bands in the bill including Ivory Hours, Gypsy Ghosts, Fault of Mine and The Black Frame Spectacle all have recoded at EMAC. In addition to this, Texas King being formed during the member’s time at Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts Program.
“It is great to see Tourism London supporting local artists and promoting the music sector. We are very fortunate to have worked with many great bands during our 35 years in London. Artists that come to record with us are always amazed with the talent in this city,” said Rob Nation, president of EMAC Studios.
“We are excited to collaborate with local partners to not only promote London’s music sector to the industry, but to create and develop more opportunities to make London a more vibrant music destination,” said Chris Campbell, Director of Culture and Entertainment Tourism.
“We are excited to collaborate with local partners to not only promote London’s music sector to the industry, but to create and develop more opportunities to make London a more vibrant music destination,” said Chris Campbell, Director of Culture and Entertainment Tourism.
“Tourism London has refocused the former Leisure Travel portfolio with a significant emphasis on Culture and Entertainment which presents a tremendous opportunity for growth in London. Music Tourism is a significant economic generator that London is well positioned to facilitate and promote,” said John Winston, General Manager of Tourism London.
Canadian Music Week: London Showcase
Venue: Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street, Toronto Ontario
Date: May 6, 2015
Tickets: $10 online plus applicable service charges
http://cmw.net/music/tickets/ticket-details/?schedule_ID=518
8:00PM - The Black Frame Spectacle
From: London, Ontario
Genre: Punk Rock
1.21 gigawatts of punkabilly mayhem.
Full length albums Grady Sessions (2011) and Grady Sessions II (2012), along with their self-titled EP (2014) have received accolades from across Canada, the UK, and beyond- a testament to the universal appeal of this hard-hitting 2 piece band from London, ON.
"Fusing the feisty essences of rockabilly, punk, and psychobilly with expressive lyrical might and powerful inspiring vocals, the duo from Canada create music which could soundtrack a riot whilst persuading a thousand more eager hearts to join its passion...a unique beast with at times familiar sounding sinews within devastatingly inventive and fresh creative muscle."
RingMaster Review (UK 14/11/2012)
Featuring Ian Sullivan (vocals/guitar) and Adam McNeill (drums/backing vocals)
Independent
Formed: 2009
9:00PM – Texas King
From: London, Ontario
Genre: Pop, Rock
Texas King is a band from London, Ontario known for their fierce live shows packed with serious energy. Despite forming in only September of 2012, the band has already earned themselves supporting slots for bands like The Trews, Mother Mother, USS, X-Ambassadors and Paper Lions. In 2014 they won London’s Jack Richardson Music Award for “Best Rock Group”. Since the release of their debut EP, the band has been playing Ontario extensively, and recently embarked on a Canadian East Coast tour this past October.
Watch out for the forth-coming LP release in the summer of 2015
10:00PM – Gypsy Ghosts
From: London, Ontario
Genre: Rock, World
Gypsy Ghosts are an electric and theatrical band based out of London, Ontario. Both infectious and haunting motifs have inspired three bodies of work. The first self-titled EP was recorded with Greg Hatchette on the summer supermoon of 2012. The second EP, Bird Language, was recorded at EMAC studios with Matt Grady (2013) with the winnings of the 98.1 Free FM “under the covers” contest. After a successful crowd funded campaign, Gypsy Ghosts returned to EMAC studios in 2014 to record their first full-length album, Madmen Only.
“On top of it all, Gypsy Ghosts have this remarkable chemistry and cohesiveness on stage. Their genuine love for creating and performing their music is unmistakably obvious, and simply undeniable.” – Aimee J., Promoter/Music Blogger, Nxew.ca
“Gypsy Ghosts have an uncommon ability to hedge their creative energies further into the ether than most. They’re completely willing to blindly reach into the unknown, and are willing to deal with the consequences of whatever comes back from the other side. There is a sickness in them they desperately wish to cure with their music, and the doses only seem to grow stronger with each new incarnation.” -Matt Grady, Producer, Head Engineer, EMAC Studios
11:00 – Ivory Hours
From: London, Ontario
Genre: Alternative Pop
Ivory Hours is an alt-pop band from London, Ontario. Formed by songwriter Luke Roes in 2012, the band has been riding an upward spiral over the last year. After enlisting a new rhythm section in fall 2013 they won 98.1 Free FM’s Under The Covers Contest, financing the recording of ‘Mary’ – a colorful, pop-laden EP embracing a new danceable and polished sound for the band. The title track ‘Mary’ entered regular rotation on 98.1, on CBC and charted on campus radio across the country. Upbeat music videos for ‘Mary’ and ‘Hello Honey’ gained traction online, landing features in Noisey, Exclaim, Popdose and the front page of Reddit.
Ivory Hours embarked on a promotional tour of Western Canada featuring slots at Lachie Music Festival, Wild Mountain Music Festival, Rockin’ Wheel and shows at famed Toronto venues The Horseshoe Tavern and Lee’s Palace. Having opened for Sam Roberts, Delhi 2 Dublin, and Wake Owl, this spring will see another bout of concentrated touring, leading up to anticipated sets at Canadian Music Week 2015. The band's debut full-length album 'Morning Light' will be released June 9th, 2015.
12:00 – Big Lonely
From: London, Ontario
Genre: Indie, Rock
Big Lonely is a picnic basket of smoldering emotion, waiting to erupt. When the band members aren't busy being best friends, they spend time pairing dark themes of heartbreak and confused morale with aggressive indie rock.
Big Lonely remains hopelessly indecisive and torn, struggling with the pursuit of adult sophistication and remaining young at heart. So when the turkeys get you down, you can't help but tell things the way they are, screaming at the top of your lungs.
12:45 – Fault of Mine
From: London, Ontario
Genre: Rock
Fault of Mine is a London based rock band. The bands passion is displayed through their active stage presence, and unique style. Fault of Mine brings hard hitting and in your face sound and lyrics. Be sure to listen out for their Single on all the rock station airwaves this summer.
The guys have taken the big step of moving into the same house to build their bonds of friendship even stronger and to focus on their passion of creating awesome rock music.
Everything around them screams passion and the future is bright for them. Climbing the ladder to the top one day at a time.
Media Contact:
Chris Campbell, Director of Culture & Entertainment Tourism
Tourism London
ccampbell@londontourism.ca
(519) 661-6385
